Attractions / Activities
Golf
You’ll feel like you are staying at a Tempe resort when you stay with at our Tempe Hotel – we surpass your average Arizona Inn. The winter season is the perfect time to golf in Arizona. Summer is also a great time for beginners as well as veteran golfers. The summer atmosphere is more relaxed. Some summer fees drop. Courses are less crowded. Players aren’t as likely to feel pressured to speed up their game. Plus, courses that are out of reach, either because of high green fees or scarce tee times, suddenly woo Arizona’s 500,000 golfers with drastically reduced rates and perks such as free golf balls, meals and unlimited practice time. Courses drop their rates by as much as 75% or more in the summer.
Arizona has more than 300 great golf municipal and resort courses that are open to the public. Here are some that are recommended by the locals:
Arizona Biltmore Country Club
Adobe Course, 24th St & E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602)955-9655, resort, 36 hole, 6428 yds, Par 72
Links Course, 24th St & E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85016, (602)955-9655, resort, 36 hole, 6300 yds, Par 71
El Caro Golf Club, 2222 W Royal Palm Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85021, (602)995-2117, public, 18 hole, 3330 yds, Par 60
Legacy Golf Resort
The, 6808 S 32nd St, Phoenix, AZ 85042, (602)305-5550, public, 18 hole, 6780 yds, Par 71
Lookout Mountain GC at Tapatio Cliffs
11111 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85020, (602)866-6356, 18 hole, 6611 yds, Par 72
Cave Creek Golf Course
15202 N 19th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85023, (602)866-8076, public, 18 hole, 6876 yds, Par 72
500 Club
4707 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85310, (623)492-9500, public, 18 hole, 6867 yds, Par 72
Club West Golf Course
16400 S 14th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85045, (480)460-4400, public, 18 hole, 7057 yds, Par 72
Dove Vly Rnch GC
33244 N Black Mountain Pkwy, Phoenix, AZ 85327, (480)473-1444, public, 18 hole, 7011 yds, Par 72
Encanto Nine Golf Course
2300 N 17th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602)262-6870, public, 9 hole, 3420 yds, Par 60
Encanto Park Golf Course
2705 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85007, (602)253-3963, public, 18 hole, 6386 yds, Par 70
Foothills Golf Club
The 2201 E Clubhouse Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85048, (480)460-4653, public, 18 hole, 6968 yds, Par 72
Lakes At Ahwatukee
The 13431 S 44th St, Phoenix, AZ 85044, (480)893-3004, public, 18 hole, 4019 yds, Par 60
Maryvale Municipal Golf Course
5902 W Indian School Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85033, (623)846-4022, public, 18 hole
Ocotillo Golf Resort
3751 S. Clubhouse Dr, Chandler 480-917-6660
Palo Verde Golf Course, 6215 N 15th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85015, (602)249-9930, public, 9 hole, 1820 yds, Par 30
Papago Golf Course
5595 E Moreland St, Phoenix, AZ 85008, (602)275-8428, public, 18 hole, 7068 yds, Par 72
Phoenician
The 6000 E. Camelback Rd, Phoenix 480-423-2449.
Raven Golf Club at South Mtn
3636 E Baseline Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85040, (602)243-3636, public, 18 hole, 7078 yds, Par 72
TPC of Scottsdale
17020 North Hayden Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255, Ph (480) 585-4334
Troon North Golf Club
10320 E. Dynamite Blvd., Scottsdale 480-585-7700
Villa de Paz Golf Course
4220 N 103rd Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85037, (623)877-1172, public, 18 hole, 6140 yds, Par 72
Vistal Golf Club
18-Hole Championship Course, 701 E Thunderbird Tr, Phx, AZ 85040, (602)305-7755, public, 27 hole, Par 71
9-Hole Par 3 Short Course, 701 E Thunderbird Tr, Phoenix, AZ 85040, (602)305-7755, public, 27 hole, Par 27
WeKoPa Golf Club
18200 E. Ton Vee Circle, Fountain Hills 480-836-9000
Wigwam Golf Club
451 N. Litchfield Road, Litchfield Park 623-935-9414
Wildfire Golf Club
Faldo Championship Course, 5225 E Pathfinder Dr, Phx, AZ 85054, (480)473-0205, resort, 36 hole, 6846 yds, Par 71
Palmer Signature Course, 5225 E Pathfinder Dr, Phx, AZ 85054, (480)473-0205, resort, 36 hole, 7145 yds, Par 72
Summer Golf? Here are a Few Tips:
- Start Early. Although courses open near sunrise and golfers are still headed out to play near sunset, many veteran summer golfers avoid early morning because overnight watering creates humidity and damp turf. Others prefer the early-morning tee times to beat the heat.
- Hydrate. This isn’t the time for a beer or margarita. Enjoy Gatorade and Bottled water available in clubhouses.
- Shade. Look for courses that have long stretches of fairway lined with mature shade trees.
- Use sunscreen and reapply often. You’ll either sweat it off or towel it off.
- Bring towels to wet and drape over head and shoulders along the back nine.
- Dress for the heat. New fabrics used in golf attire absorb sweat, protect against ultraviolet light and keep you cooler. Wear hats and sunglasses.
- Enjoy the great Arizona outdoors.
Tours/Horseback Riding/Ballooning
Red Rock Western Jeep Tours
928-282-6667 or 800-848-7728
"Western hospitality for over 24 years in Sedona"
Cave Creek Trailrides
623-742-6700 or 877-942-6700
Cave Creek Trailrides is offering horse trailrides to the recreating public providing outstanding customer service. We offer 1 hour, 1.5 hour, 2 hour, 3 hour and Sunset rides of 1 hour or 1.5 hour in length.
Aerogelic Ballooning
17822 N 10th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Ph (866)359-8329
Aerogelic Ballooning offers adventures anywhere in Arizona. An aerial tour along with postflight champagne and continental brunch.
Arizona Desert Mountain Tours
6303 E Cochise
Scottsdale, AZ 85253
Ph (480) 860-1777
A wonderful world of adventure awaits you at Arizona Desert Mountain Jeep Tours. They cater to individuals, families, or groups. Being the oldest and one of the largest tour companies they can accommodate groups of 2 to 400 people!
Open Road Tours
522 E Dunlap
Phoenix, AZ 85020
Ph (800)766-7117
Fax (602)997-2276
Open Road offers sightseeing and adventures including the Grand Canyon, Sedona, city tours and more. Let us design your vacation!
Across Arizona Tours
3213 E Rosemonte Dr.
Phoenix, AZ 85050
Ph (602) 233-1813
Across Arizona Tours is dedicated to quality and to your complete satisfaction. Our staff is the most professional in Arizona. Our tours are conducted by the finest guides in deluxe vehicles.
Adventure Jeep Tours
13626 S 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85044
Ph (480) 510-5247
Drive a Jeep Rubicon through Arizona’s rugged and beautiful backcountry. Rentals and guided tours available. In either case you drive the most capable Jeep 4x4 ever produced.
Vaughan's Southwest Custom Tours
PO Box 31250
Phoenix, AZ 85046
Ph (800)513-1381
Fax (602)992-5596
Celebrating 21 years of Excellence! Scheduled one-day van tours. Grand Canyon & Navajo Indian Reservation, Sedona with Montezuma's Castle and Jerome, Los Algodones (Mexico), Apache Trail with Dolly's Steamboat, local city tour with Pueblo Grande Museum. Our knowledgeable staff awaits your call.
Arizona Classic Jeep Tours
938 W Glenrosa Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85013
Ph (602) 264-8433
Sunset/sunrise tours, authentic Western cookouts, horseback rides. Custom group tours and catered events.
Arizona Hummer Tours
2934 W Evans
Phoenix, AZ 85053
Ph (602) 692-7124
Arizona's Best Hummer Adventure! Explore the Sonoran Desert, Indian ruins and turquoise mine. Descend Hummer Hill! Exciting, beautiful and informative all rolled into one.
Attractions
Hotel Tempe/Phoenix Airport InnSuites is ideally located for the business and leisure traveler; just minutes from Phoenix’s Sky Harbor International Airport, across the street from Arizona Mills Mall, on the cross-country I-10 freeway, minutes from Arizona State University and the sports/cultural events in Glendale and Downtown Phoenix. Whether you want to grab a bite to eat or drink, attend a sporting event, theater or a cultural attraction, visit a specialty shop, or look for a great place to live or work, it's all right here in Phoenix.
Hiking/Biking Trails
South Mountain Park/Preserve
10919 South Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85041
Ph (602) 534-6324
A half-mile from the hotel and at over 16,000 acres, South Mountain Park/Preserve often is referred to as the largest municipal park in the country. It boasts 51 miles of primary trails for horseback riding, hiking and mountain biking for all ability levels skills. But you don't have to fight crowds to enjoy the area – the 51 miles of trails allow you to enjoy the glory of the Sonoran Desert in relative solitude.
Camelback Mountain
East McDonald Drive at Tatum Boulevard
Phoenix, AZ
Ph (602) 256-3220
Camelback Mountain is the premier Phoenix landmark. Tilted layers of red rocks resemble a camel's head and a reclining back. The "camel" can be seen on the left (west) end, lying on a much larger and higher mass (the "Camel's" hump) of Summit elevation is 2704 ft (824 m) -- the peak rises about 1600 ft (488 m) above the elevation of downtown Phoenix.
Parks/Lakes
Kiwanis Park
6111 South All-America Way
Tempe, AZ 85283
Ph (480) 350-5201
The Kiwanis Recreation Center is owned and operated by the City of Tempe. The facility includes an indoor wave pool with spiral slide, full service snack bar, full size multi-use gymnasium, fifteen lighted tennis courts, outdoor sand volleyball courts, classrooms, and outdoor picnic areas. The center offers numerous activities for the community including instructional classes, sport camps and leagues, birthday parties and much more.
Tempe Town Lake
620 N. Mill Avenue
Tempe, Arizona
Ph (480) 350-8625
Tempe Town Lake offers numerous recreational opportunities. The lake features 220-acres of water for boating and fishing as well as more than five miles of paths for bicycling, skating, jogging and walking. In the heart of Tempe Town Lake is the historic Tempe Beach Park. The park connects to the 5 miles of paths for bicycling, jogging or in-line skating that circle Town Lake. The Splash Playground at Tempe Beach Park lets children cool off and have fun at Tempe Town Lake. The one-acre playground teaches how a drop of rain falls from the sky and ends up either in the ocean or becomes part of the city water supply.
Lake Cruise
Rio Lago Cruise on Tempe Town Lake
401 S. 2nd Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Ph (480) 517-4050
Boat tours, charters and rentals. Boats available for large and small events. Pedal boats, ocean kayaks and charter boats.
Family Recreation
GameWorks at the Arizona Mills Mall
5000 Arizona Mills Circle #669
Tempe, AZ 85282
Ph (480) 839-4263
GameWorks is the incredible high-tech entertainment, restaurant and bar experience where guests can eat, drink, party and play. Each GameWorks venue provides all the best elements of a great night out in one location, including a full-service restaurant with a high-energy bar and the most entertaining and interactive games and attractions in the world. It's state-of-the-art fun!
Fiddlesticks
1155 West Elliot Road
Tempe, AZ 85284
Ph (480) 961-0800
20-acres include go-karts, batting cages, miniature golf, bumper boats, and a state-of-the-art video arcade. Rookie Go-Karts and the Dragon Kiddie Ride are designed especially for younger children. Families will find many other ways to have fun including an award-winning, lighted, misted driving range with a two-story tee structure, natural grass tees, PGA instruction, and a complete pro shop.
Museums
Phoenix Art Museum
1625 N Central Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph (602) 257-1222
Phoenix Art Museum was founded in 1949 and opened in 1959. It is a private not-for-profit organization that evolved from its predecessors, Phoenix Art Center and the Phoenix Fine Arts Association. In 1996, Phoenix Art Museum celebrated the conclusion of an extensive $25 million expansion and renovation which more than doubled its size. At over 160,000 square feet, it is one of the largest general visual arts institutions in the Southwest.
Arizona Science Center
600 E Washington St
Phoenix, AZ 85004
Ph (602) 716-2000
Fax (602) 716-2099
The Arizona Science Center offers hands-on, eye-opening fun with more than 300 interactive exhibits, a state-of-the-art planetarium, five-story giant-screen theater, live demonstrations, and traveling exhibitions.
Phoenix Children’s Museum
215 N. 7th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
Ph: 602.253.0501
Acting on the principle that learning is a joy, the Children’s Museum of Phoenix’s mission is to engage the minds, muscles and imaginations of children and the grown-ups who care about them. With hands-on, interactive exhibits designed for children ages birth to 10, the Museum focuses on learning through play, with emphasis on early childhood education and school-readiness.
Challenger Space Center Museum
21170 N 83rd Ave
Peoria, AZ 85382
Ph 623.322.2001
The Challenger Space Center provides an exciting space-based learning environment where schoolchildren, families, senior citizens, corporate teams and others fly simulated space flight missions where they become flight crews, mission controllers and scientists.
Phoenix Museum of History
105 N 5th Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Ph 602-253-2734
The Phoenix Museum of History is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and exhibiting the early history of Phoenix. Visitors of all ages enjoy interactive and educational exhibits showcasing Phoenix’s metamorphosis from a dusty desert town to a modern metropolis. Now in its seventh decade, the museum continues to receive recognition and appreciation for its contribution to the cultural life of Phoenix.
Heard Museum
2301 N Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
Ph (602)252-8848
For nearly 75 years, the Heard Museum has been a Phoenix landmark, a place where visitors from across the globe come to learn about the region's Native cultures and art. With every exhibit the Heard presents, education plays a major role throughout the planning process. Unlike many museums that show "objects on a shelf" the Heard strives to present voices and perceptions of the people who made the work on display, and Native American consultants play a vital role in the development of every exhibition.
Zoo & Botanical Gardens
Phoenix Zoo
455 N Galvin Parkway
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Ph (602) 273-1341
Visit the beautiful Phoenix Zoo, home to over 1,200 animals. Centrally located in the Phoenix metro area, the Phoenix Zoo offers an exciting array of animal exhibits, unique special events, educational programs and outdoor recreational activities for people of all ages.
Desert Botanical Garden
1201 N Galvin Pkwy
Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Ph (480) 941-1217
Nestled amid the red buttes of Papago Park, the Desert Botanical Garden hosts one of the world’s finest collections of desert plants. This one-of-a-kind museum showcases 50 acres of beautiful outdoor exhibits. Home to 139 rare, threatened and endangered plant species from around the world.
Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
16501 W. Northern Avenue
Litchfield Park, AZ 85340
Ph 623-935-WILD
Located along the western edge of the Phoenix metropolitan area in Litchfield Park, the Wildlife World Zoo is home to Arizona's largest collection of exotic animals with over 3000 animals representing nearly 600 species. The all-new Wildlife World Aquarium's campus-like design is unique with some 75 indoor exhibits featuring fish, mammals, birds, invertebrates, amphibians, and reptiles.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
3505 West Highway 260
Camp Verde AZ 86322
Ph (928) 567-2840
See over 400 animals from all over the world!
Lions, Tigers, Giraffe, Rhinoceros, Black Bear, Camel, Ostrich, Cobras, Zebra, Exotic Birds, Tortoise, Wildebeest, Jaguar, Leopards, Wolves, Hyenas and more!
Amusement Parks
Jeeper’s Paradise
2726 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ
Ph (480) 820-8300
Jeeper’s Paradise
2726 S Alma School Rd
Mesa, AZ
Ph (480) 820-8300
Sports Venues
Hotel Tempe/Phoenix Airport InnSuites Boutique Hotel Collection is just a few miles on I-10 to Downtown Phoenix Sports Events including US Airways Center (Basketball), Chase Field (Baseball). Likewise, Hotel Tempe/Phoenix Airport InnSuites is also just a short drive to the Glendale sports activities including the University of Phoenix Stadium (Arizona Cardinals Football) and Glendale Arena (Phoenix Coyotes Hockey). The University of Phoenix Stadium is the host of the Fiesta Bowl, Insight Bowl, BCS and other Regional National Championships. Finally, Tempe is home to the ASU Sun Devils and we are just a few minutes to Arizona State University.
Chase Field AZ Diamondbacks - Baseball
Home of the Arizona Diamondbacks
401 E. Jefferson
Phoenix, AZ 85004
US Airways Center Phoenix Suns Arena - Basketball / Arena Football
Home of the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and the Arizona Rattlers
201 East Jefferson Street
Phoenix, AZ 85004
For ticket information call: (602) 379-7800
Jobing.com Phoenix Coyotes Arena - Hockey
Home of the Phoenix Coyotes
5800 W. Glenn Drive, Suite 350
Glendale, AZ 85301
For ticket information call: (623) 463-8800
University of Phoenix AZ Cardinals Arena - Football
Home of the Arizona Cardinals
1 Cardinals Way
Glendale, AZ 85305
For ticket information call: (623) 433-7000
Sun Devil Stadium - Football
Home of the Arizona State Sun Devils
500 E Veterans Way
Tempe, AZ 85281
For ticket information call: (480) 965-2381
Phoenix Greyhound Park – Dog Racing
3801 East Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
Ph 602-273-7181
info@phoenixgreyhoundpark.com
A landmark in Phoenix area for over 40 years.
Phoenix International Raceway - Nascar
Home of the NASCAR Nextel, Busch & Craftsman Truck Series Arizona Races & Indy Race League Arizona Race
125 S. Avondale Blvd.
Avondale, AZ 85323
For ticket information call: (602) 252-2227
Turf Paradise Horse Racing
1501 West Bell Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Ph (602) 942-1101
Turf Paradise imports simulcast signals from around the coutry to bring you, the racing fan, the best thoroughbred racing there is to offer.
Casinos
Harrah’s Casino
15406 Maricopa Road
Maricopa, AZ 85239
Ph (800) 427-7247
Casino Arizona
9700 E. Indian Bend
Scottsdale, Arizona 85256
Ph (480) 850-7777
Gila River Casino
5550 W Wild Horse Pass Rd
Chandler, AZ 85226
Ph (800) 946-4452
Theatres
Orpheum Theatre
203 West Adams Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Ph (602) 534-5600
The 1,364-seat Orpheum audience chamber, now has 1,062 seats on orchestra level, and 302 in the balcony.
Dodge Theatre
400 W Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85003
Ph (602) 379-2888
The Dodge Theatre is a state of the art entertainment venue designed specifically for concerts, Broadway shows, family stage shows, boxing, and convention meetings. Seating varies from 1,900 to 5,500.
IMAX Theatre
5000 Arizona Mills Circle # 667
Tempe, AZ 85282
Ph (480) 897-1453
Treat your senses to the most powerful and involving movie experience yet created. The academy award winning IMAX technology brings images to life like no other. Experience an arm chair adventure that will take your breath away…literally!
Celebrity Theatre
440 N 32nd St
Phoenix, AZ 85008
Ph (602) 267-1600
For a great time, Celebrity Theatre is the only place in town to catch a concert, play or special event and no seat is farther than 75 feet from the stage!! One of the theatre’s most notable features is its signature revolving center stage.
ASU Gammage Theatre
1200 South Forest Avenue
Tempe, AZ 85287-0105
Ph (480) 965.3434
ASU Gammage seats over 3000 and is among the largest university-based presenters of performing arts in the world and home theatre of the M&I Bank Broadway Across America - Arizona and The New Times Beyond Broadway Series. One of the last designs by Frank Lloyd Wright, ASU Gammage is named for Dr. Grady Gammage, President of ASU from 1933 to 1959.
Childsplay
P.O. Box 517
Tempe, AZ 85280
Ph (480) 921-5700
Childsplay, Arizona's Professional Theater for Young Audiences and Families. Childsplay is an award-winning professional theatre company for young audiences and families. Based in Tempe, Arizona, since 1977, Childsplay has achieved a national reputation in the field
